antique

• 形容物品古老、年代久远，通常有价值，多来自过去的时代。

Describes an object that is old, often valuable, and typically from a past era.

1. Old and valuableB1formal

   Belonging to an earlier period, often considered collectible or valuable due to age.

   古董的

   • She collects antique furniture from the 18th century.
   • The antique vase was worth thousands of dollars.
   • They live in an antique house built in the 1800s.

   同义词classiccollectibleperiodvintage

   反义词contemporarymodernnew

2. Old-fashioned or outdatedB1informal

   No longer modern or current; belonging to a past style or era.

   过时的

   • His antique views on education are not popular anymore.
   • The antique telephone in the museum still works.
   • She wore an antique dress from the 1920s to the party.

   同义词antiquatedarchaicdatedobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmoded

   反义词contemporarycurrentfashionablemodernnewtrendyup-to-date

• 指因年代久远、品质优良或具有历史意义而有价值的物品，如家具、装饰品或艺术品。也可泛指古董、古物。

A noun referring to an object, such as a piece of furniture, jewelry, or artwork, that is valuable because of its age, quality, or historical significance.

1. Old and valuable objectB1formal

   An object that is old, often over 100 years old, and considered valuable due to its age, rarity, or historical significance.

   古董

   • She inherited a beautiful antique from her grandmother.
   • The museum has a collection of rare antiques from the 18th century.
   • He bought an antique at the auction for a high price.

   同义词artifactcollectiblecurioheirloomperiod piecerelic

2. Collectible itemB1informal

   An item that is collected for its age, beauty, or historical interest, often not necessarily extremely old.

   古董

   • The shop sells antiques like old clocks and vintage jewelry.
   • She enjoys browsing antique stores for unique finds.
   • They specialize in antique furniture from the Victorian era.

   同义词collectiblecurioperiod piecetreasure

• 使某物呈现古董的外观；以及寻找或收藏古董。

A verb meaning to give an antique appearance to something, or to search for or collect antiques.

1. Make look oldB2formal

   To give something an aged or vintage appearance, often through artificial means.

   做旧

   • They antique the furniture by applying a special paint technique.
   • She learned how to antique mirrors for home decor.
   • The craftsman antiques the metal to create a rustic look.

   同义词agedistresspatinatepatinizeweather

   反义词modernizerefreshrenewrestoreupdate